With eminently believable dialogue and characterization, this little gem of a film portraying the friendship between a Jewish girl and a Catholic boy in rural England won a Golden Globe in 1961 for Best Film Promoting International Understanding. Rachel and Michael bond over his pet mouse Hector, a yen for adventure, and a secret wish to meet the Queen, but the prejudices of the adults in their lives impinge on their idyll. Playing Lady Caroline is the legendary Dame Sybil Thorndike.